The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations. It is calculated as a company's Total Current Assets divides by its Total Current Liabilities. Nexam Chemical Holding AB's current ratio for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was 4.01.
Nexam Chemical Holding AB has a current ratio of 4.01. It indicates the company may not be efficiently using its current assets or its short-term financing facilities. This may also indicate problems in working capital management.
The historical rank and industry rank for Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
OSTO:NEXAM'
s Current Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 1.77 Med: 2.78 Max: 36.05
Current: 4.01
During the past 13 years, Nexam Chemical Holding AB's highest Current Ratio was 36.05. The lowest was 1.77. And the median was 2.78.
OSTO:NEXAM's Current Ratio is ranked better than 81.67% of 1609
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 1.89
vs OSTO:NEXAM: 4.01
Nexam Chemical Holding AB (OSTO:NEXAM) Current Ratio Explanation
The current ratio can give a sense of the efficiency of a company's operating cycle or its ability to turn its product into cash. Companies that have trouble getting paid on their receivables or have long inventory turnover can run into liquidity problems because they are unable to alleviate their obligations. Because business operations differ in each industry, it is always more useful to compare companies within the same industry.
Acceptable current ratios vary from industry to industry and are generally between 1 and 3 for healthy businesses.
The higher the current ratio, the more capable the company is of paying its obligations. A ratio under 1 suggests that the company would be unable to pay off its obligations if they came due at that point. While this shows the company is not in good financial health, it does not necessarily mean that it will go bankrupt - as there are many ways to access financing - but it is definitely not a good sign.
If all other things were equal, a creditor, who is expecting to be paid in the next 12 months, would consider a high current ratio to be better than a low current ratio, because a high current ratio means that the company is more likely to meet its liabilities which fall due in the next 12 months.
Nexam Chemical Holding AB Current Ratio Related Terms
Nexam Chemical Holding AB Current Ratio Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
OSTO:NEXAM vs LIN, SHW, ECL: Current Ratio Comparison
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Current Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Nexam Chemical Holding AB Current Ratio vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Nexam Chemical Holding AB (OSTO:NEXAM) has a Current Ratio of 4.01 as of Mar. 2026. This is 44% above median its historical median of 2.78. Over the past decade, Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 36.05. According to the industry distribution chart, Nexam Chemical Holding AB ranks #295 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 18.3%.
Is Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio too high?
Nexam Chemical Holding AB's current Current Ratio of 4.01 is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.78. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 1.77 to a high of 36.05. The Chemicals industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Nexam Chemical Holding AB's value of 4.01 is 112.2% above this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Nexam Chemical Holding AB ranks #295 out of 1609 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Nexam Chemical Holding AB has a GF Score™ of 73/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Nexam Chemical Holding AB's Current Ratio compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Nexam Chemical Holding AB ranks #295 out of 1609 companies for Current Ratio. This places Nexam Chemical Holding AB in the top 18% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Current Ratio is 1.89. Nexam Chemical Holding AB's value of 4.01 is 112.2% above this benchmark. Historically, Nexam Chemical Holding AB's own Current Ratio has ranged from 1.77 to 36.05 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 2.78 vs. the industry median of 1.89, Nexam Chemical Holding AB has consistently been above the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Current Ratio for a Chemicals company?
The median Current Ratio among Chemicals companies is 1.89, based on 1,609 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Current Ratio significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Current Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Nexam Chemical Holding AB's current Current Ratio of 4.01 is 112.2% above the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Current Ratio mean?
A high Current Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. For the Chemicals industry, the median Current Ratio is 1.89 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Nexam Chemical Holding AB's current Current Ratio is 4.01, which is 44% above median its own 10-year median of 2.78. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Nexam Chemical Holding AB stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexam Chemical Holding AB (OSTO:NEXAM) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is kr3.17, compared to a current price of kr3.19 — trading 0.6% above its estimated fair value. The current Current Ratio is 4.01, which is 44% above median its 10-year median of 2.78 and 112.2% above the Chemicals industry median of 1.89. Nexam Chemical Holding AB's overall GF Score™ is 73/100 with 2 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Current Ratio calculated?
Current Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Nexam Chemical Holding AB (OSTO:NEXAM), the current Current Ratio is 4.01 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Nexam Chemical Holding AB (OSTO:NEXAM) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Nexam Chemical Holding AB stock appears to be overvalued.
The current stock price of kr3.19 is trading 0.6% above its estimated GF Value™ of kr3.17.
GuruFocus considers Nexam Chemical Holding AB to be Fairly Valued.
Key valuation signals for OSTO:NEXAM:
Current Ratio: 4.01 (44% above median its 10-year median of 2.78)
GF Value™: kr3.17 vs. price of kr3.19 (0.6% above fair value)
Industry Position: 112.2% above the Chemicals median (#295 of 1609)
No single metric tells the full story. See the OSTO:NEXAM stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Nexam Chemical Holding AB is a Swedish company that develops, manufactures, markets, and sells crosslinking chemicals and masterbatches to plastic manufacturers, converters, and recyclers. The company's technology with crosslinkers, masterbatches, and chain extenders allows it to cost-effectively improve the properties, appearance, and performance of a wide range of plastics. Geographically, it generates maximum revenue from Sweden, followed by Hungary, Denmark, Finland, Switzerland, Poland, and other regions around the world.
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